Surgical Physician Assistant

WhiteCap Search; New City (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work

Cross-specialty training

Job summary

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its Multi-Specialty Surgical Group. This hospital-based role focuses on Urology with cross-training across several surgical specialties, offering a stable 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule.

Ideal candidates have prior surgical experience and are willing to learn across specialties. True new graduates will not be considered; first assist experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in good standing.
• Prior clinical or surgical experience required.
• New graduates will not be considered; first assist preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train across multiple surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• First assisting in the OR and supporting operative cases.
• Perform pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care.
• Inpatient surgical care with a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Collaborate with a team of PAs across urology and other specialties.

Skills

Clinical experience

First assist experience

Cross-training willingness

Learning mindset

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its growing Multi-Specialty Surgical Group. This hospital-based position offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad surgical skill set while working primarily within Urology and supporting multiple surgical specialties. Join a collaborative team and enjoy a stable work schedule with minimal after-hours responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Physician Assistant position within the Multi-Specialty Surgical Group
• Primary focus on Urology, with cross-training across additional surgical specialties
• Responsibilities include:
  • First assisting in the OR
  • Pre-operative evaluations
  • Post-operative management
  • Inpatient surgical care
• Exposure to:
  • Urology (majority of caseload)
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
• Monday-Friday schedule aligned with OR coverage
• 40-hour work week
• No regular nights or weekends required
• Dedicated per diem PA team currently provides most night and weekend coverage
• Collaborative surgical team consisting of 3 full-time PAs and 4 per diem PAs

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant
• Prior clinical or surgical experience required
• Looking for candidates with intermediate-level experience
• True new graduates will not be considered
• First assist experience preferred but not required
• Must be interested in learning and working across multiple surgical specialties
• Flexibility and willingness to cross-train are essential

Benefits of the Position

• Voted Best Place to Work two years in a row
• Broad surgical exposure across multiple specialties while maintaining a strong focus in Urology
• Excellent opportunity to develop advanced surgical and first assist skills
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with minimal after-hours responsibilities
• Supportive team environment with established PA coverage structure
• Join a growing healthcare system that values professional development and cross-specialty training
• Ideal for a PA seeking to expand their surgical expertise rather than remain limited to a single specialty area

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.